KSO

Giordano Bellincampi's grand finale

Giordano Bellincampi concludes his fifth and final season as chief conductor in Kristiansand with a work from his hometown of Rome.

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Kilden KSO concerts for NRK

This is the first concert in a collaborative pilot project in which Kilden recording and producing Kilden for NRK.

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Sparebanken Sør plans to purchase instruments worth 10 million

Sparebanken Sør plans to purchase instruments worth 10 million. KSO Director Stefan Sköld and Sparebanken Sør Chairman Stein Hannevik enjoy the sound of fine woodwind instruments.

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From the U.S. to KSO

John and Amanda Harrison found each other through music. Now they’ve found Norway—and their dream life in Kristiansand.

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Here they sing about the struggles and hopes of young people

Brutal testimonies from young people with mental health challenges have been turned into texts set to Mozart's Requiem. Conductor Ragnar Rasmussen promises high artistic quality when music students from upper secondary schools perform the unique work, Mozart's death mass, which touches on a theme that is rarely put into words.

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Mozart gets a modern makeover and is dressed in 2017 attire

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“Welcome to a break from the daily grind” – Promotional videos for KSO

The Kristiansand Symphony Orchestra brought music into the daily lives of people they met by chance at the store, at the daycare center, and at the airport. Wonderful moments in everyday life.

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Mozart's Requiem in 2017

Mozart’s Requiem in 2017 is a new, groundbreaking project produced by Kilden .

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Composer and philosopher

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String players from the KSO traveled to Bangkok to teach children in the slums

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Thomas wants to give something back

Thomas Hansen is the principal percussionist with the KSO. In his spare time, he conducts three bands, much like many other Kilden.

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KSO Program for Fall 2016 and Spring 2017

Watch a video from the preview concert for fall 2016/spring 2017

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Not just angelic music

Johanna Nouisiainen plays multiple instruments. Now she wants to show everyone that the harp has a much broader and more exciting range than we’re used to.

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Children's Music Day

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BEHIND THE SCENES WITH LEONARDO SESENNA

Solo cellist Leonardo Sesenna (33) grew up on a vineyard in Busseto, Giuseppe Verdi’s hometown. Now he starts his day under the pine trees on Gimlekollen.

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Welcome to a new season

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Is this your first time at a concert with the symphony orchestra?

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